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Friday, 11 October 2013

Lamborghini Murcielago

Lamborghini Murcielago

The Lamborghini Murcielago was a sports car produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 2001 and 2010. Successor to the Diablo and flagship of the automaker's lineup, the Murciélago was introduced as a coupé
in 2001. The automaker's first new design in eleven years, the car was
also the brand's first new model under the ownership of German parent
company Audi, which is owned by Volkswagen. It was styled by Peruvian-born Belgian Luc Donckerwolke, Lamborghini's head of design from 1998 to 2005.

A roadster
version was introduced in 2004, followed by the updated LP 640 coupé
and roadster and limited edition LP 650–4 Roadster. The final variation
to wear the Murciélago nameplate was the LP 670–4 SuperVeloce, powered by the largest and final evolution of the Lamborghini V12 engine. Production of the Murciélago ended on November 5, 2010, with a total run of 4,099 cars. Its successor, the Aventador, was released at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

Limited editions

40th Anniversary Edition

In 2004, Lamborghini celebrated its 40th anniversary
by releasing a limited run of 50 40th-Anniversary Edition Murciélagos.
Enhancements over the standard vehicle included a limited-edition blue
body color that was labeled "Jade-Green", carbon-fiber exterior
detailing, upgraded wheels, a revamped exhaust system, and a numbered plaque on the inside of the rear window. The interior also featured unique leather trim.

At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini unveiled the ultimate version of the Murciélago, the LP 670–4 SuperVeloce. The SV moniker had previously appeared on the Diablo SV, and Miura.
SV variants are more extreme and track-oriented, and are released at
the end of each model's production run.The SuperVeloce's V12 produces
670 PS (493 kW; 661 hp) at 8000 rpm
and 490 lb·ft (660 N·m) of torque at 6500 rpm, thanks to revised valve
timing and upgraded intake system. The car's weight was also reduced by
220 lb (100 kg) through extensive use of carbon fiber inside and out. A
new lighter exhaust system
was also used. As a result of the extensive weight loss, the SV
produces a power-to-weight ratio of 429 Bhp/long ton. Also standard were
the LP 640's optional 15-inch carbon-ceramic disc brakes with 6 piston
calipers. In its June 2009 issue, Car and Driver
magazine estimated that the LP 670–4 SV was capable of accelerating to
62 mph (100 km/h) from a standing start in just 2.9 seconds and on to
124 mph (200 km/h) in 7.4 seconds. Subsequent testing by Road and Track revealed a 0–60 time of 2.8 seconds and a quarter mile time of 10.9 seconds at 129.4 miles per hour.
Lamborghini claims a top speed of 212 mph (341 km/h) when the car is
fitted with an optional smaller spoiler, or 209 mph (336 km/h) with the
standard Aeropack wing.
According to Maurizio Reggiani, head of Lamborghini R&D,
the LP 670–4 SV's steering was tuned for high-speed sensitivity. The
original production plan of the ultimate Murciélago was limited to 350
cars, and cost $400,000 US (before options) £270,038 in 2009. However,
only 186 LP 670-4s were produced before the factory had to make room for
the new Aventador production line. Numbered cars 1–350 do not represent
the order in which cars were manufactured.

LP 670–4 SuperVeloce China Limited Edition (2010)

A limited version of LP 670–4 SuperVeloce for Chinese market is distinguished by the middle stripe. The vehicle was unveiled in Beijing auto show.And its top speed of 212 mph. Have 661 nm and 670 hp .0-62 mph in 3,2 seconds

LP 650–4 Roadster

In
2009, Lamborghini released a limited-run update of the Murciélago
Roadster. The LP 650-4's increased engine output was rated at 650 PS
(478 kW; 641 hp) and 490 lb·ft (660 N·m), allowing the car to reach
62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.4 seconds and achieve a top speed of 205 mph
(330 km/h). Available only in Grigio Telesto gray with Arancio orange highlights, the color scheme was continued on the inside.